Add Us As A Trusted Google Source Choosing to plan a vacation to explore Watkins Glen, the Finger Lakes region, and the multitude of waterfalls nearby is easy. Thanks to the Schuyler County Lodging and Tourism Association, choosing accommodations is also easy. They feature 21 member properties in and around Watkins Glen State Park.
Key Takeaways:
- Many Watkins Glen accommodations are in the heart of town and offer the convenience of walking to restaurants and attractions.
- Some Watkins Glen area hotels and inns are a short car ride away offering the peace and quiet of a country setting.
- The Watkins Glen State Park area houses eight inns and bed and breakfast ranging from bed and breakfasts in historic buildings, to an inn with a microbrewery, to a location that includes stables for horses.
- There are seven motels and hotels in and around Watkins Glen with amenities such as lake access, private balconies, and an indoor pool.
- Six cabins and vacation rentals round out the Finger Lakes lodging options near Watkins Glen, NY.
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Bed and Breakfasts/Inns
Bed and breakfasts and boutique inns offer a home-like stay. Guests often start conversations with other guests over the breakfast table and sometimes form lifelong friendships. Everyone has their own space but there is a distinct community feel to an inn or bed and breakfast.
- Blackberry Inn Bed & Breakfast, Watkins Glen
- This 1830s Greek Revival Farmhouse has three guest rooms and is within walking distance of historic Watkins Glen.
- Burdett House Bed & Breakfast, Burdett
- The innkeepers visited reuse centers, architectural salvage warehouses, auctions, yard sales and even craigslist in order to reuse and recycle as they renovated this 1880 Queen Anne Victorian home.
- Diamond on Seneca, Hector
- Watch the sun set over Seneca Lake from atop Logan Ridge. This boutique inn also features a large ballroom for weddings and on-site restaurant.
- Hudson Manor Bed & Breakfast, Watkins Glen
- The lighted gazebo, wraparound porches, and second and third floor watch towers are the perfect place to enjoy Seneca Lake breezes.
- Ildwilde Inn, Watkins Glen
- This inn has been welcoming guests for well over a century. The 1892 mansion sits on a hilltop within a short walk from downtown Watkins Glen.
- The Inn at Grist Iron, Burdett
- This is the only lodging in the area with an onsite microbrewery so guests can enjoy house-brewed craft beer just steps from their room.
- Magnolia Place Bed & Breakfast, Hector
- Sit on the porch and sip wine while overlooking Seneca Lake and picturesque vineyards. The inn has an event room for small weddings, family reunions, and more.
- Red House Inn and Stable, Burdett
- The inn and stable provides lodging for both people and their horses with riding trails on-site.
Motels/Hotels
Motels and hotels offer the classic lodging experience often with a list of amenities. Many motels and hotels have the convenience of onsite restaurants and pools. Check-in desks are typically open 24 hours a day. Motels and hotels are great for those who want amenities and privacy.
- Anchor Inn & Marina, Watkins Glen
- This is the only inn with lake access, a boat rental marina, and a tiki bar. There are rooms in the inn as well as four cottages with private balconies.
- The Falls Motel, Montour Falls
- The family-owned motel is just one block north of Shequaga Falls. It is also only four miles from Watkins Glen International Racetrack.
- Golden Knight Inn & Suites, Rock Stream
- This inn has been serving guests for more than 27 years and is within walking distance of Toast Winery and Seneca Lake Brewing.
- Green Satori Inn, Cayuta
- Why stay in one town when this inn is convenient to Watkins Glen, Ithaca, Montour Falls, Trumansburg, and Elmira.
- The Hotel Laurel at Seneca, Watkins Glen
- All of the rooms with private balconies have panoramic views of Seneca Lake. The fire pits are a great place to gather to watch the sun set.
- Seneca Lodge, Watkins Glen
- Stay in a cabin, a-frame, or the motel; there are 80 units total. The property also boasts a restaurant, brewery, tennis courts, and an archery range.
- Watkins Glen Villager Motel and Glen Manor, Watkins Glen
- This property has three separate buildings: a motel, a hotel with an indoor pool, and a Victorian Mansion guest house.
Cabins/Vacation Rentals
Cabins and vacation rentals are the best way to get your own private vacation spot. They often offer the option of having a full kitchen where guests can cook their own meals. Because there may be multiple rooms in a cabin, guests can spread out rather than squeezing into one room. Cabins and vacation rentals are for people who want a home away from home.
- Catharine Cottages, Montour Falls
- With only four cottages, this is the place to stay for quiet nights along Catharine Creek.
- Mill Creek Cabins, Lodi
- Each of the three dog-friendly cabins has a private hot tub and is biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing distance from Finger Lakes National Forest.
- Rustic Log Cabins, Hector
- One of the oldest lodging establishments in the area, the cabins are located on three park-like acres. A bath house in the center has separate sections for men and women.
- 7 Spruce South, Burdett
- The main house features four bedrooms. A stone patio connects it to a smaller house with one bedroom and its own kitchen, living room, and dining room. Up to 14 people can comfortably sleep within the two houses combined.
- Single Island Shores, Hector
- One of the newest lodging options in the area, there are 29 rentals spread over 16 acres. Options range from one-bedroom cottages to a chalet that can sleep up to 14 people.
- Vineyard Villas, Burdett
- These one and two-bedroom villas overlook Seneca Lake. Visit during harvest season to pick your own concord grapes.
No matter what your lodging preference, the Watkins Glen State Park and surrounding area has something perfect for you. Remember that accommodations in Watkins Glen fill up quickly so book your room early.
